Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue
•Malaysia is banning certain "compressed hikes" due to safety concerns.
•The number of lost hikers has increased by nearly 30% in early 2026.
•Officials are tightening hiking regulations nationwide to prevent rescues.
المصدر: The Guardian World | Source: The Guardian WorldOfficials are banning some ‘compressed hikes’ which involve walkers tackling demanding routes in short timeframes
Malaysia’s government is tightening hiking rules nationwide after a social media trend left increasing numbers of adventurers needing to be rescued when they became lost or stranded in remote locations.
In the first five months of 2026, Malaysia saw 52 cases of lost hikers, an increase of nearly 30% compared with the same period the previous year, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department told local media.
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→Malaysia is banning certain "compressed hikes" due to safety concerns.
→The number of lost hikers has increased by nearly 30% in early 2026.
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